Army Special Forces Workout!

After writing my U.S. Navy SEAL Workout article, I received an influx of emails thanking me, asking questions or just simply informing me they were going to try the workout.

After writing my
U.S. Navy SEAL Workout article, I received an influx of emails thanking me, asking questions or just simply informing me that they were going to try the workout. I never knew that beating the f*** out of one's body was ever so desired. But, like a philosopher Horace once said: "Life grants nothing to us mortals without hard work." So, naturally, and wanting to help others out in their quest to find the physique they have dreamt about, I decided to seek out another workout program. I asked my friend who sent me the Navy SEAL Workout and he hooked me up with an Army Special Forces Workout. I asked him how he got all these military workouts, but he declined to comment further. I shrugged it off and in the spirit of Memorial Day, I started typing.

The following is a Special Forces workout that was designed to prepare recruits for Ranger School (some say Ranger School is harder than SEAL training). Similar to the U.S. Navy SEAL Workout, this workout integrates strength and endurance for an all out assault on the body. For those looking to develop bodybuilder's physiques, look at some other articles because this is not the one where you will find the answer. The only thing you'll find here is hardcore, boot camp-style, sh*t-kickin' fun! So gear up ladies and give me 20!

Week 1

Day 1: A. 100 meter swim (nonstop, any stroke, do not swim on back or touch the side or bottom or the pool).
B. Forced march with rucksack (1/4 body weight); 3 miles in 45 mins. Along a road or 1 hour cross country.

Day 3: A. 3 sets (maximum repetitions) of push-ups, chin-ups, and sit-ups in a 35- second period. B. Run 5 miles (moderate 8-9 minute pace). C. 3 sets (30-50 each) of squats with rucksack (1/4 body weight). Go down only to the point where the upper and lower leg form a 90-degree bend at knee.

Day 4: A. 300-meter swim, nonstop; any stroke but not on your back.

Day 5: A. Forced march with rucksack (1/3 body weight); 10 miles in 3 hours along road or 4 hours cross country.

Day 1: A. 4 sets (maximum repetitions of push-ups, chin-ups and sit-ups in a 40-second period.
B. Run 4 miles (fast to moderate 7-8 minute mile).
C. 4 sets (50 each) of squats with rucksack (1/3 body weight). Go down only to the point where there is a 90-degree bend at knee

Phew! Yeah, it's a tough workout. It would be beneficial, if you attempted to do this workout, to record all of your progress on a day-by-day calendar. Include the number of repetitions, time of runs, number of sets, ect. And, many of you may not have a rucksack, but that doesn't mean you can't improvise; use a backpack with weights in it. Again, as stated in the Navy SEAL Workout, consume the appropriate amount of nutrients and drink lots of water. If you are trying this out as a supplement to your lifting schedule, look into taking Glutamine to preserve muscle mass during the running and swimming. Good luck if you dare try this workout. HOO YAH!